By order of Sheriff Darren Weekly, Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in place for unincorporated areas of Douglas County. Ordinance No. O-012-004 restricts open fires, open burning and the use of fireworks in the unincorporated areas of Douglas County.
Protecting clean water is a shared responsibility, and there are many ways to be part of the solution. Residents, businesses and partner organizations can get connected with opportunities to support CLEAR’s mission—from events we host and community activities we participate in to ways to connect, ask questions and access resources. Whether you’re looking to volunteer, attend an event, partner with us or learn how your everyday actions make a difference, this is where you can take the next step in protecting our creeks, rivers and lakes.
Join us in this annual area-wide effort to improve and enhance our local creeks by collecting and removing trash and debris along trails across Castle Rock. All ages are welcome.
Hosted by the Rotary Club of Highlands Ranch, this is your opportunity to easily recycle old paint and unused electronics. Date, times and location information for 2026 is TBD.
Join South Metro Water Supply Authority and their members to experience fun for the whole family while learning about our most precious resource - water! Meet your local water providers, agencies and organizations, including CLEAR. More details to come.
Park staff and volunteers get together and work on a clean up project around Cherry Creek State Park. These projects usually consist of a shoreline clean up of trash, debris and fishing lines and/or cutting invasive Mullein weeds that are prevalent throughout the park. A BBQ and activities follow the cleanup. Date and time for 2026 is TBD.
The Cooperative for Local Environmental Awareness & Responsibility (CLEAR) is a regional partnership dedicated to safeguarding Douglas County’s creeks, rivers and lakes through effective stormwater management. By uniting local governments, districts and community partners, CLEAR helps ensure clean water, healthy habitats and compliance with state water quality standards. CLEAR connects the community with the resources and knowledge needed to protect water quality for generations to come. Learn more about CLEAR’s mission and impact.
